Thanks to Michael J. for turning me on to tiny cars (for tiny houses): https://microcarmuseum.com/
“1959 F. M. R. Tg-500
In the summer of 1957, Fritz Fend was at the helm of his own company and was ready to produce his masterwork. His far-reaching concept was to produce a super Karo, in all respects superior to the three-wheeled scooter, particularly in terms of speed and handling.
“Saw Lloyd’s recent blog re the Whole Earth Catalog. I have every issue of all the catalogs, WEReviews, Co-Evolution Quarterlies etc.…They have all been read and handled, so not pristine, but not tattered either.…Any ideas, outside of e-Bay or Craigslist where I might find someone interested in purchasing the collection?”
-Jon Scoville: foosounds@aol.com
Check out the wonderful work being done by Playing for Change, putting together these clear recordings of musicians in different parts of the world
Sent us by Evan Kahn
Holy smoke, is this good! Am I the only Stoner who didn’t know about this? I listened to it at full blast while driving Lesley’s Mini over the mountain road to Fairfax yesterday. It was like a movie, driving that spiffy little car over the mountain with this music playing.
Jeez, what power!
Thank you fo yo wine, Cali-fohn-ia.
Check it out on Amazon, where the 1st reviewer says it’s their best album ever: https://www.amazon.com/Exile-Main-Street-Rolling-Stones/dp/B0039TD7RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1306946651&sr=1-1
I’m listening to it as I get back to layout of the tiny homes book, just had to take a moment
The Gestalt Haus, on Bolinas Ave. in Fairfax (Calif.) yesterday afternoon at a preliminary screening of a movie by Sam Lueck on the Dipsea Race. If you like good beer and sausages, this is the place. As you can see, it’s a mountain biker’s mecca.
“This sweet little sweat-pod that can be towed anywhere you please by tandem bike. Enveloped in translucent panels, the Bike Sauna allows users to park it in various locales, transforming any spot into a relaxing haven. But don’t let its small appearance throw you off, apparently it can seat up to six people (granted, in probably somewhat close quarters). But inside there’s everything that makes it cozy, like a real wood-fired stove.… ”
From: https://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/05/portable-bike-sauna-h3t-architects.php
Via: Evan Kahn
“Los Angeles county officials are demanding that a creative homeowner tear down a 20,000-square-foot domicile he calls “Phonehenge West”–or face up to seven years in jail.
Former telephone technician Alan Kimble Fahey began building the structure three decades ago in Acton, the Los Angeles Times reports. Fahey, who christened the project “Phonehenge” because it sits atop pilings modified from phone utility poles, says he intends to turn the compound into a museum.
The labyrinthine network of buildings where Fahey, his wife, and teenage son live even includes a 70-foot tower covered in Italian stained-glass windows, and a barn. Fahey uses a “motorized cart” to get between buildings, an earlier report said.…”
Post on The Lookout News blog by Liz Goodwin:
Sent us by Paul Adam Brown
Godfrey and his wife Megan plan to go cruising this summer on the Chief Mungo, along with their friends Bruno Atkey and Mecea in Bruno’s boat Ola Suerte. The latter about to be launched after 20+ years of work. See Builders of the Pacific Coast for the work and lives of these two best friends.
Sent by Kevin Kelly:
